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The Truth Can Hurt part two

Lily started to struggle as they reached the empty corridor, making Alan reach out his hand to slap her.

Suddenly from behind them the sound of footsteps was heard and Alan's hand was pulled back. "I wouldn't do that to the lady if I was you," James said softly, but venomously.

"Yeah? And what do you intend to do about it, pretty boy?" Alan snapped, yanking his hand back, swinging the fist so that it pulled a round house.

James didn't do anything; he just let the fist strike his cheek. As he fell backward, he heard Lily scream his name.

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"Come on, you little bitch," Alan muttered, walking away, tugging none-too-gently on Lily's arm.

Lily pulled back, slapping him across the cheek as hard as she dared to. Her hand left a red mark on his cheek and he growled.

Her heart rate sped up in fear for herself as she saw the fury in his eyes spark to life.

"I think, Mr. Short, that this is quite enough." The quiet voice made Alan look up. And his eyes grew wide as he realized that Dumbledore had seen the whole scene…

A/N: okay I know this is short, but my mind is on another story that I need to update and this has been going through my mind all morning. Please don't yell!

Serindraxx